Based on 107 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.9 stars. Price
✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No dine-in ✔️ No delivery
Address:
722 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Website: https://chefempowerment.org/
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Hours
| Saturday | 4–8 PM |
| Sunday | 3–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
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Reviews
Ashley Nwadigo
The food is delicious! Can’t believe it was my first time trying just yesterday! We ordered the Blackened Salmon and the Shrimp and Grits. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Everything was so hot and just good. The seafood Mac and cheese . I love that they have a garden and get a lot of the veggies they use in their dishes from there! I will definitely be going back!
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Elizabeth Hauck
I can’t rave enough about how fabulous this food is! Pickup only- call early because Chef Watts does run out and you want to get your order in! His proteins are perfect but honestly the sides are so phenomenal I almost don’t need the main protein- I could eat my body weight in the greens- they are DIVINE. Seafood Mac is delicious. This place is a Gainesville gem.
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Danny Tran
Absolutely great food, and Carl is an absolute angel to deal with. The food is great for curbside pickup, and I have never had any problems dealing with Carl. He answers every question I have, and is always on top of everything.
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Sarah Wahltinez
AMAZING soul food. Everything we’ve ordered has been delicious. My favorite dish was the Duroc pork chop with mac and cheese as a side – but really, you can’t go wrong. The beef and yardbird were also amazing. Check the Facebook page for nightly specials. Food is ready quickly and if you’re doing takeout, your order is brought to your car when you arrive.
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Happy Me
I am over the moon for the Underground Kitchen! Incredible food, Carl is a joy, and my coworkers and I can’t stop raving about the taste, quality, and price! Definitely give them a try, and check out their wonderful program for aspiring chefs. They are an asset to the community, and if I could give more stars, I sure would. I ate my seafood mac and cheese before getting a photo, but I promise you, it’s as delicious and gorgeous looking as the rest of the food I did get photos of. Seriously, try them!
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Alexander Nguyen
Visited 7/29/2022. The meticulous ordering process is well worth it to try Underground Kitchen. Food quality is superb and just always delicious. Prices reflect the effort put forth by the kitchen and the head chef is very friendly. Give it a try for delicious Soul food!
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Chaz Barbour
I ordered the Duroc pork chop with the seasonal vegetables. This was by far the best pork chop I have ever had. Since I’m staying in a hotel I was worried about the plastic silverware being able to cut through the pork chop. I need not have worried. The chop was tender and juicy with tremendous flavor. The pasta and shrimp were amazing. Honestly one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Would definitely return if I’m in the area.
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Brighten Jiang (BESTTWO)
You can’t dine in here!! Just a heads up but they only do contactless delivery now.
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Jackie Le
Wow!! I am blown away by how tasty thier crab cakes were!! The seasonings were absolutely perfect and it was a great portion size. Their vegatables had great flavors as well. But the delicious ailoi is what made this meal phenomenal!! I love what they stand for as well, helping others find a trade and to learn how to cook is amazing. Keep doing what you all are doing. They were only taking curb side to go orders when we went and the chef was kind enough to bring us water as well. Such a wonderful experience!! We will be back next time we are in town
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Arkeitha Prince
Food was amazing Shrimp mac and cheese, crab cakes real crab meat not filled with bread crumbs and blackened catfish… Definitely a must try and the gentlemen which brought our food to car was extremely friendly! Love it❤❤
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